Planning procedures and performance

Aims of Development Control

The aim of development control is to pro-actively ensure that the pattern and nature of proposed development falls within local policies and follows central government legislation and guidance as set out in Planning Policy Guidance Statements.

We provide information and advice on the planning process to all who wish to invest and develop in Derby

We try to deal with most applications within eight weeks, or within thirteen weeks for major applications. Applications go through various stages before we make a decision.